COME SHARE IN THE EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AT PITTCON® 2008!

Science Week Supporting Science Education
(SWSSE)

Each year Pittcon® offers outreach and support programs for science education in the city that hosts its annual convention.  The outreach programs include teacher workshops, student workshops and a lecture/demonstration assembly.  The support programs also provide awards and grants to individuals and schools.

AWARDS

A special effort is going to be made in 2008 to recognize and reward individuals in the New Orleans area who have made significant contributions to the quality of education, especially science education, in their respective disciplines or districts.  Recipients of the recognition and appreciation awards are eligible for $500 in cash and a plaque.  Individuals who qualify for these awards may have taken steps to minimize the effects of Katrina, helped with recovery efforts, improved school relations with the community and/or industry, offered enrichment programs for peers, or demonstrated exceptional perseverance in spite of extreme difficulties.

Appreciation Award Winners

Pittcon 2008 Science Week Chairman Jim Bock, standing left, and Charles Holifield, Science Week chair-elect, standing right, along with Pittcon 2008 President John Varine, standing center, recognized teachers from New Orleans and surrounding parishes at the annual Scinece Week Teacher Recognition Dinner.

Ann Wilson
Program Coordinator for Science
Division of Standards, Assessments, and Accountability
Louisiana Department of Education

Jean May-Brett
MSP Program Coordinator
Division of Standards, Assessment, and Accountability
Louisiana Department of Education

Precious A. Joseph
Director of Science Education
St. John Parish

Dana Gonzalez
Science Curriculum Coordinator
New Orleans Public School System

J. Christine Paulsell
Curriculum Specialist
Science Grades K-6, St. Tammany Parish

Janie Braud
Christa McAuliffe Center
Science Content Trainer
East Baton Rouge Schools 

Marjorie M. King
K-12 Science Consultant
Jefferson Parish Public School System

Sr. Kathleen Finnerty, O.S.U.
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of New Orleans

Mary Lumetta
Secondary Mathematics/Science
Testing/Accountability Coordinator 
St. Bernard Parish Public Schools
 
Elzbieta (Elizabeth) Cook, PhD
Department of Chemistry
Louisiana State University

Diane Frances Maygarden
Coastal Education Program Manager